Nicole Junkermann, founder of NJF Capital, presents Cadence Health, a women’s health start-up focused on providing a low-cost birth control pill that will be available over the counter.

Almost 50% pregnancies in the USA are unwanted.

Many of these are teenagers who don’t go on to finish high school.

For young women, pregnancy can limit choices and have ongoing financial consequences.

In many countries, the contraceptive pill is available as an over-the-counter drug and doesn’t require a visit to the doctor.

But in the US, the pill is prescription-only and comes with a hefty price tag from drug companies and stakeholders.

Cadence Health is a women’s health start-up focused on providing a cost-effective birth control pill that will be available over the counter. 

Giving women access to affordable contraceptives can empower the vulnerable and increase their life opportunities.